Streamlight ProTac 2L-X vs Wurkkos TD02
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Quick take: The Wurkkos TD02 costs $22 less; the Wurkkos TD02 is brighter (2,000 vs 500 lm); the Wurkkos TD02 throws farther (316m vs 237m); the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X runs longer on high (2.5 vs 2 hrs).
| Spec | Streamlight ProTac 2L-X | Wurkkos TD02 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $50 | $28 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Tactical | Tactical |
| Lumens | 500 lm | 2,000 lm |
| Candela | 14,000 cd | 25,000 cd |
| Beam distance | 237m | 316m |
| Runtime | 2.5 hrs (high) | 2 hrs (high) |
| Battery | CR123A | 21700 |
| LED | CREE C4 LED | SFT-40 6500K |
| Beam type | Balanced | Throw |
| Modes | 3 Stepped | 4 Stepped |
| UI | TEN-TAP | Simple |
| IP rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| CRI | 70 | 70 |
| Weight | 3.0 oz | 4.2 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.2 x 1.1 in | 5.6 x 1.1 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 1 Year |
What owners report
Streamlight ProTac 2L-X
- ✓Runs on two CR123As or a single 18650, with better runtime from the 18650
- ✓One owner reports three and a half years of hard use with no wear
- ✓Light for its durability, resisting both impact and water
- ✓Streamlight's warranty and reputation behind it
- ✓Wide beam pattern suits close-range work well
- ✗Output drops after fifteen minutes and settles around 350 lumens, not 500
- ✗Scattered reports of flickering and failing to switch on with fresh cells
- ✗One owner's dimming issue only resolved by using a genuine Streamlight cell
- ✗The wide beam wastes the output at distance
- ✗No high-CRI option
Wurkkos TD02
- ✓Genuinely good build quality for under $20
- ✓USB-C charging that works properly
- ✓Looks purposeful and comes in a well-liked package
- ✓Cheap enough to be a glovebox or loaner light
- ✓An easy host to mod — the emitter swap is straightforward
- ✗The interface is widely described as bad enough to put you off using the light
- ✗Poor emitter tint as shipped
- ✗No momentary mode and no pressure-switch option despite the tactical branding
- ✗The tail switch doesn't suit everyone
- ✗Nothing about it is actually tactical beyond the finish